I have always believed we should support local business, and whenever you have a chance, you should choose a local over any big national company or whatever. But lately, there’s a particular business that’s crowing a lot about how we all need to support local business… last I checked, they didn’t support local business themselves. […]
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QW: A test of political effectiveness
Re: Extra diesel not getting to New England as fuel tensions persist How do you know when your political representatives are not valued in their respective Parliaments? Wait until there is a major emergency, natural or economic, and see which electorates get the support.
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Opinion: Energy bills set to ease, but global tensions could still disrupt the outlook
Sophie Ryan from iSelect says tensions in the Middle East have the potential to reintroduce volatility into global energy markets.
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QW: Uralla Shire Council By-Election candidates
Jack says Uralla voters should support candidates with a proven track record of achievement.
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Begin Rant: New England, you have to complain
RK Crosby writes we know our health services are bad, but we don’t put it in formal complaints – and we really need to.
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Letter: Tamworth families finally getting what they deserve
Kate McGrath writes that the new public preschool at Hillvue Public School is exactly the kind of investment regional families have needed for years.
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QW: Inverell Mountain Bike Club – Community catch up
Stewart says: We’re trying to bring the Inverell Mountain Bike Club back, but we need community support to make it happen.
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Denise’s Desk: Trump just knocked on my door
Denise says Trump is a wrecking ball in a suit, and he is no longer just something happening “over there”.
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Opinion: The Price of Playtime
Dana writes the world of kidfluencing forces us to confront a difficult question: what do we owe the children growing up on camera?
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Letter: MPSC responds where ARC ignores
Jack writes that Moree Plains Shire has good ideas and responds to ratepayers, in contrast to the tin ear of Armidale Regional Council